High School Influences I was different than most of the other students in my high school. West Windsor, New Jersey is known for great test scores especially concerning the math and sciences. I was personally more interested in talking to my friends and playing teams rather than focusing solely on studying. Because I did this though, I became the well rounded person that I am today. I joined sports team where I met great people and coaches; I approached classes scared but came out confident. I learned how to be an efficient leader, helpful peer, and relaxed student. The period of high school fully formed who I became today both academically and socially.
I took my first risk summer going freshmen year but trying out for the volleyball team. I loved gym volleyball and knew I was athletic so thought why not. Tryouts took place over a week which went by so quickly. I developed a lot of good skills and made a lot of upper classmen friends. After making the volleyball team I became so much more dedicated to school. I knew the team traveled far and would take time away from studying and doing homework. I had to maintain my grades to be on the team as well. This motivated me to excel in the classroom and see teachers outside of class so I could get the extra help I needed to get good grades. Joining the team was no doubt the best first decision I could have made going into high school considering it helped my grades and allowed me to meet new role models to lead me.
It was not until my senior year when I met my most influential teacher of my entire education, Mr. Trefz. I walked into human anatomy and physiology all excited because I knew I wanted to be a nurse in the future but really intimidated knowing I had one of the more difficult teachers. Before I knew it I became the class secretary and was in consistent contact with my teacher. He and I worked side by side to make the class easier and more understandable. Through this experience I was taught leadership and responsibility all in one. Mr. Trefz knew I could handle the task and was thrilled when I was elected. We met up constantly and compromised what would make the class better and more interesting. Mr. Trefz allowed me to see that other peoples’ opinions can vary from your own. I came to class thinking it was going to be hard and stressful but walked out thrilled each day and wanting to stay longer after the period ended. From him I learned how to be a successful leader and how to balance my responsibilities as a student and a friend to my peers.
Being a part of the softball certainly shaped my high school career the most. On this team I learned how to be a true leader meaning on and off the field, in the classroom, during group projects. The only reason I learned how to do this is because my coach had so much trust in me that she expected me to guide the team to a happy, winning season. She asked me to run practices and keep everyone on task. I was asked to generate team dinners and sleepovers where the team bonded as one. Being nominated team captain by my junior year just reassured me of all my hard work. Softball motivated me to excel in school. I knew if I maintained my grades, I could be seen as more of a role model for the younger girls on the team. My coach also recommended me for many scholarships so I knew to impress her and the all the scholarship committees I had to have a high GPA, good leadership skills, and great recommendations. Because I was a part of the softball team my four years of high school I developed great friendships and learned how to be a good role model for not only my sister who was on the team, but all of my teammates.
Certain sports, teachers, and coaches all motivated and taught me to do well in high school. I learned the importance of getting good grades and maintaining good relationships with my teachers and peers. Volleyball taught me time management right as my freshmen year began. My teacher Mr. Trefz showed me to not be intimidated by other peoples’ opinions. It is essential that you make your own judgments based off of your opinions. Softball forced me to become a true leader. My coach gave me reason to exceed expectations both physically and mentally. I was able to conquer difficult classes with ease and even balance all my sports, academics, and work successfully. High school was a crucial time in my academic career. It showed me a lot of good aspects that I use continually as I go through my college education now.
I was different than most of the other students in my high school. West Windsor, New Jersey is known for great test scores especially concerning the math and sciences. I was personally more interested in talking to my friends and playing teams rather than focusing solely on studying. Because I did this though, I became the well rounded person that I am today. I joined sports team where I met great people and coaches; I approached classes scared but came out confident. I learned how to be an efficient leader, helpful peer, and relaxed student. The period of high school fully formed who I became today both academically and socially.
I took my first risk summer going freshmen year but trying out for the volleyball team. I loved gym volleyball and knew I was athletic so thought why not. Tryouts took place over a week which went by so quickly. I developed a lot of good skills and made a lot of upper classmen friends. After making the volleyball team I became so much more dedicated to school. I knew the team traveled far and would take time away from studying and doing homework. I had to maintain my grades to be on the team as well. This motivated me to excel in the classroom and see teachers outside of class so I could get the extra help I needed to get good grades. Joining the team was no doubt the best first decision I could have made going into high school considering it helped my grades and allowed me to meet new role models to lead me.
It was not until my senior year when I met my most influential teacher of my entire education, Mr. Trefz. I walked into human anatomy and physiology all excited because I knew I wanted to be a nurse in the future but really intimidated knowing I had one of the more difficult teachers. Before I knew it I became the class secretary and was in consistent contact with my teacher. He and I worked side by side to make the class easier and more understandable. Through this experience I was taught leadership and responsibility all in one. Mr. Trefz knew I could handle the task and was thrilled when I was elected. We met up constantly and compromised what would make the class better and more interesting. Mr. Trefz allowed me to see that other peoples’ opinions can vary from your own. I came to class thinking it was going to be hard and stressful but walked out thrilled each day and wanting to stay longer after the period ended. From him I learned how to be a successful leader and how to balance my responsibilities as a student and a friend to my peers.
Being a part of the softball certainly shaped my high school career the most. On this team I learned how to be a true leader meaning on and off the field, in the classroom, during group projects. The only reason I learned how to do this is because my coach had so much trust in me that she expected me to guide the team to a happy, winning season. She asked me to run practices and keep everyone on task. I was asked to generate team dinners and sleepovers where the team bonded as one. Being nominated team captain by my junior year just reassured me of all my hard work. Softball motivated me to excel in school. I knew if I maintained my grades, I could be seen as more of a role model for the younger girls on the team. My coach also recommended me for many scholarships so I knew to impress her and the all the scholarship committees I had to have a high GPA, good leadership skills, and great recommendations. Because I was a part of the softball team my four years of high school I developed great friendships and learned how to be a good role model for not only my sister who was on the team, but all of my teammates.
Certain sports, teachers, and coaches all motivated and taught me to do well in high school. I learned the importance of getting good grades and maintaining good relationships with my teachers and peers. Volleyball taught me time management right as my freshmen year began. My teacher Mr. Trefz showed me to not be intimidated by other peoples’ opinions. It is essential that you make your own judgments based off of your opinions. Softball forced me to become a true leader. My coach gave me reason to exceed expectations both physically and mentally. I was able to conquer difficult classes with ease and even balance all my sports, academics, and work successfully. High school was a crucial time in my academic career. It showed me a lot of good aspects that I use continually as I go through my college education now.